[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN CELEBRATION OF JOHN G. BEBBLING's 60TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2007

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 60th 
birthday of Mr. John G. Bebbling, a wonderful friend and loving 
community member.
  John's life story is quite impressive. John was born and raised in 
Los Angeles, California. He came to Arizona, graduated from my alma 
mater, Arizona State University, with a degree in Business 
Administration in 1971 and served in the United States Coast Guard.
  In 1974, with only $1,000 in hand, John opened Tempe Paint and 
Decorator Center. Thirty years later, that investment turned into a 
$100 million a year operation, employing over 200 within his community. 
John's ability and business expertise has led to many achievements, 
which include earning the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Small Business of 
the Year award, runner-up for the Arizona Small Business of the Year 
Award and the prestigious Arizona Business Leadership Award. And just 
last month, John's company TDC Interiors celebrated their 33rd 
anniversary.
  John has always believed in giving back to his community. He has been 
actively involved in the Arizona Boys Ranch, Centers for Habilitation, 
Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Tempe 
Diablos, Sun Angel Foundation, Sister Cities International and the 
Arizona State University Foundation. He has also served on the Board of 
Directors for the YMCA and the Salvation Army.
  Aside from John's business and civic commitments, John is a loving 
and devoted father to this three children Jamie, Allison and John and a 
cherished friend to many.
  Further, John has been a dear friend to the Mitchell family. Having 
been by each other's side in good times and not so good times, I have 
counted John as a close personal friend for almost 40 years.
  John's successes should be viewed as those of a true community 
steward. It is for these reasons that I join John's family and friends 
in wishing him a blessed 60th birthday and continued health and 
happiness in the years to come.

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